Public Safety
Any Whites Nabbed for Pot Possession?
Research of Milwaukee County cases show whites rarely arrested.
Aug 28th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bawdy House Begone! Aldermen Declare
Donovan, Perez announce effort to target prostitution, landlords on South Side.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
County, Insurer Fight Over $6.7 Million Claim
$6.7 million awarded to sexually assaulted county jail inmate, will insurance cover it?
Aug 24th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why FPC Wants More Police Pursuits
We seek to work cooperatively with police chief while responding to community concerns.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Steven M. DeVougas
Barrett Seeks State Okay for City Sales Tax
Says city budget “not sustainable,” big police cuts certain without new revenue source.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Who’s Charged for Pot Possession?
Review of cases shows black males mostly charged for a second offense.
Aug 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police
Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Andrew Becker and Patrick Michels, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Grassroots Group Targets Sheriff Clarke
But Clarke calls group’s leaders “mush-minds” and “rabble rousers.”
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Unlawful Tactics Used Against Immigrants?
Federal investigators use surveillance technology on anyone living in a known gang area.
Aug 13th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Reach Out to Community
National Night Out at Washington Park seeks to bridge gap. Results mixed.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Hailey Richards, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Are Police Tracking Your Phone?
Cell-site simulators can secretly obtain information from every cell phone within a 650-foot radius.
Aug 4th, 2017 by Raymond M. Dall’Osto and Kenneth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
